My design practice is shaped by a deep interest in cultural traditions and their transformation. As someone influenced by tradition, i view clothing as a carrier of history, memory and symbolism. Fashion exists within the present and constantly responds to social, political, religious and aesthetic change. I am fascinated by how garments can tell stories of coexistence, cultural negotiation, similarities, differences, and how fashion can create spaces where identity is fluid rather than fixed. In the past years of my studies, i have developed an awareness of contemporary fashion and the ways in which fashion today continues to challenge conventional ideas surrounding identity, culture and communication.
During my Bachelor’s studies, I developed a research based approach to fashion design that explores cultural identity through material, symbolism and visual language. In several projects, I worked with archetypes drawn from my own and other traditions, investigating the tension between historical references and contemporary interpretation. My goal was to explore how garments can be modernized without falling into stereotypical representations or superficial quotations of tradition.
Throughout my studies, I have been guided by questions that continue to shape my work. I often prefer to work with clearly defined themes and to translate ideas and meanings directly into garments, whilst keeping it aesthetic. What role does clothing play in the lives of people who navigate different cultural contexts? How can fashion act as a medium for memory, safety, dialogue and connection? These questions have led me to approach fashion not only as an aesthetic practice, but as a language that reflects and engages with social and cultural realities.
